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Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,132

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,775

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelForesterMKZ
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $34,225
Base Invoice $26,409 $31,523
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 453  
Universal garage door opener 82  
iPod integration 223  
All-weather floor mats 69 75
Remote start 432 345
Navigation system 1,800  
Package 102A   2,495
Sunroof   1,200
AWD   1,890
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 340  
Universal garage door opener 54  
iPod integration 145  
All-weather floor mats 39 65
Remote start 324 297
Navigation system 1,650  
Package 102A   2,146
Sunroof   1,032
AWD   1,700
Options (change) 3,242 6,005
Options (change) 2,671 5,240
Destination 695 850
Total Price $32,132 $41,080
Total Invoice $29,775 $37,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,707
Model Year20092010
ModelForesterMKZ
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4263hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6360, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$32,132$41,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,132$39,845
Total Invoice$29,775$37,613
Adjustments for Features0-1,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,775$36,482

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterMKZ
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,945$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,131

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterMKZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in107.4 in
Length179.5 in190.6 in
Width70.1 in72.2 in
Height65.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,804 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft316.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Lincoln MKZ specs.

Option Package Details
Lincoln MKZ

Package 102A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive, large15No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested72555%
Total Not Requested59045%

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